Throughout its history, Loughborough has built upon its distinctive characteristics. Today, it is one of the country's leading universities. It boasts two campuses in the East Midlands and London. Students are able to progress from their undergraduate courses in Loughborough to postgraduate studies at both locations.
Schools and academic departments
As a university we are renowned for the relevance of our research. Our results help business and industry to compete more effectively, shape public policy and ultimately improve the quality of people’s lives.
Our research strengths span the arts, humanities, social sciences, sport, science, design, engineering and mathematics.
We are proud that the results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021, published in 2022, show that 91% of our research was world-leading or internationally excellent.
Loughborough University's skills, guidance, placements and employment support is highly regarded by both students and employers.
Our dedicated staff offer services and opportunities, including:
The welfare of our students is very important to us and we offer a range of welfare and academic services, including our Counselling Team, Disability Support Team, Mental Health Support Team, International Student Support Services, Centre for Faith and Spirituality and medical facilities. Support is available via our Student Services, Academic Language Support Services, which offers skills workshops, courses and online resources to help improve your academic English language skills, the Careers Network, the Mathematics Learning Support Centre and IT Services.
We know how important it is to have a safe and secure place to live and study. Our Student Accommodation Centre is dedicated to helping students in finding a place, whether on or off campus. There are two postgraduate halls on campus and one close by, and we also offer advice on finding accommodation off campus.
The University Library provides a range of services to support you, including an inter-library loan service, access to over 100 databases and 30,000 electronic journals, flexible study spaces and free training opportunities. There is 24/7 access during revision and exam periods.
Our services include software tools, online learning and teaching facilities, and access to the internet and email. We also have open access computer suites across campus, which are usually available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Most IT facilities are available 24 hours a day.
The University has an on-campus medical centre which provides a range of GP and nurse appointments. Lifestyle checks and advice on all health-related issues are also available on a completely confidential basis.
We are home to around 18,000 students from over 130 different countries.
Our 523-acre single-site campus has plenty of open spaces and gardens, including edible fruit trails, as well as fantastic sport and sector-leading facilities. There is something for everyone and it's all conveniently located on campus.
Based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our dedicated postgraduate campus in London is home to a number of institutes and brings together influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators.
Loughborough is home to the country’s largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports. As a Loughborough student, you can access everything from high performance training venues to free recreational areas.
Loughborough Students’ Union has over 100 societies offering the chance to meet like-minded people from across the world and get involved in everything from arts to video gaming. There are also over 55 sports clubs in the Athletic Union.
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Climbed 22 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | 225 | 203 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 27 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | 521 | 494 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 200 places compared to 2025
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | 801 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 301 | 301 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 62 reviews
The university is a unique campus based arrangement. The course was varied offering an array of different subject sfrom marketing to statistics. It was a sandwich degree so I spent a year in work gaining valuable experience. This contact was useful as I got further paid work withthem when I finished university. It has a lot of sporty students and there is not a drinking culture like at other universities which I like. I liked the feel of the campus and having everything easily to hand. The town centre offers some shops and local cinema.
Great friendly staff and excellent standard of teaching. I did my undergrad here too and stayed on for the masters as it was such a good experience. They have delivered online learning so well and the facilities when they are open on campus are top quality. The design school are very supportive and give great opportunities for students in extra curriculars
Loughborough University offers amazing enterprise support for students interested in starting their ventures. Through 1-to-1 mentorship, funding opportunities, and practical workshops, I�ve developed real-world skills and refined my ideas. The university actively encourages innovation, making it a great place for any student interested in entrepreneurship. One of the few helpful departments.
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